Hip Hip Hurray for Canine Assisted Integrative Play!
Games Class with Therapy Dogs is here!
Participants in this class will have the opportunity to practice social skills, self-regulation, and self-esteem building while working with CIC therapy dogs in a series of fun dog games and tricks!
Participants in this class will have the opportunity to relax, get their mind off the world and just have fun! Classes will follow a flexible and fun framework that builds on participant strengths - this unique, approach invites young people to practice their skills in a safe and trusting environment. This class is designed for a maximum of 8 students in 4th - 6th grade with a ratio of 2 students to 1 CIC therapy dog.
Classes are led by Mark Stary, a teacher at CIC and local musician. Mark is a licensed K-12 teacher and has worked with children and adolescents for over twenty years in a variety of settings. Together with his dogs Copper and Barley, he leads CIC sessions with a creative approach focusing on team interaction and games. Mark is a master dog game creator. Some of the games that will be included in this class are doggie hide and seek, heads up doggy up, find it, dog trivia, dog bingo and many more!
To ensure all students have a safe and fun time at CIC sessions, they must be able to do the following with minimal adult support:
Understand, remember, and follow directions.
Respect all members in our class community, including the dogs.
CIC Student Checklist:
I understand that I am welcome regardless of my gender, orientation, race, religion, or culture.
I understand that CIC classes are a place where I can be me free of judgment.
I will maintain a positive or neutral attitude towards other class members and when participating in activities.
I understand that if I am feeling uncomfortable or unsafe, I can let the class leader know or take a break.
I understand that if I create an uncomfortable or unsafe space for another class member or the class, physically or emotionally, I may be directed to take a break from class.
I will leave my phone/electronics out of sight during the program.
Schedule
4 weeks | 1 hour/week
SPRING CLASSES COMING SOON!
Location
2300 Myrtle Ave, Suite 230
St. Paul, MN
$200 base class rate - full and partial scholarships are available - click here for financial support application
Do you have the ability to sponsor a child?
Donations go toward a scholarship fund for students that need financial assistance.
